Fund Overview

Share Class

I

NAV | as of 03/27/2024

$13.19
+$0.09 (+0.69%)

Morningstar | Style Box

V B G L M S

Morningstar Rating

Rated against 1,115 Large Growth funds as of 02/29/2024 View Morningstar Details

Growth of $10,000 (Hypothetical)

Since Inception 06/28/1996 to 02/29/2024 = $119,969.13

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  The performance data shown represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The investment return and the principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. For performance information through the most recent month-end please call 800.548.4539. From time to time, the advisor has waived fees or reimbursed expenses, which may have resulted in higher returns. The listed returns and yields of the Fund are net of expenses, and the returns and yields of the indices exclude expenses. For time periods where the fund inception date preceded the benchmark, the benchmark data will not be shown.

Objective

The Fund seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation.

Why Consider

  • The Fund may be appropriate for investors looking to gain exposure to large-cap companies with strong growth and quality characteristics
  • Focused portfolio of 25 to 40 companies

Performance

Performance

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Returns

Trailing Returns

The performance data shown represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The investment return and the principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. For performance information through the most recent month-end please call 800.548.4539. From time to time, the advisor has waived fees or reimbursed expenses, which may have resulted in higher returns. The listed returns and yields of the Fund are net of expenses, and the returns and yields of the indices exclude expenses. For time periods where the fund inception date preceded the benchmark, the benchmark data will not be shown. Returns for periods shorter than one year are not annualized.

Expense Ratios

  • Gross Expense Ratio: 0.79%
  • Net Expense Ratio: 0.73%
  • Expense Cap Expiration Date: 03/01/2025

Distributions & Pricing

Distributions

Calendar Year Distributions

Ex-Date Total Distribution Income Short-term Cap Gains Long-term Cap Gains
Dec 14, 2023 $0.450300 $0.052700 $0.113600 $0.284000
Dec 15, 2022 $1.018800 $0.025500 $0.993300
Dec 15, 2021 $3.785300 $1.731200 $2.054100
Mar 24, 2021 $7.003900 $0.063200 $6.940700
Dec 16, 2020 $3.541600 $3.541600
Dec 16, 2019 $1.695900 $1.695900
Dec 27, 2018 $3.921700 $0.026500 $0.450300 $3.444900
Dec 27, 2017 $1.959400 $0.019700 $1.939700
Dec 27, 2016 $2.087000 $0.132600 $1.954400
Dec 30, 2015 $6.910100 $0.156900 $6.753200
Dec 30, 2014 $5.182000 $0.179300 $0.203300 $4.799400
Dec 30, 2013 $2.198900 $0.235700 $0.050000 $1.913200
Dec 28, 2012 $1.988000 $0.281500 $0.063700 $1.642800
Dec 29, 2011 $2.072100 $0.191000 $1.881100
Dec 29, 2010 $0.227200 $0.186500 $0.040700
Dec 29, 2009 $0.117300 $0.117300
Dec 29, 2008 $0.708000 $0.110900 $0.597100
Dec 14, 2007 $4.098100 $0.072200 $0.556300 $3.469600
Sep 14, 2007 $0.048400 $0.048400
Mar 16, 2007 $0.036300 $0.036300
Dec 15, 2006 $0.225813 $0.050800 $0.175013
Sep 15, 2006 $0.026200 $0.026200
Jun 16, 2006 $0.021800 $0.021800
Mar 10, 2006 $0.030000 $0.030000
Dec 16, 2005 $0.075100 $0.075100
Sep 16, 2005 $0.013800 $0.013800
Jun 10, 2005 $0.025000 $0.025000
Mar 11, 2005 $0.020000 $0.020000
Dec 17, 2004 $0.051000 $0.051000
Sep 10, 2004 $0.025000 $0.025000
Jun 14, 2004 $0.020000 $0.020000
Mar 12, 2004 $0.022600 $0.022600
Dec 19, 2003 $0.035800 $0.035800
Sep 12, 2003 $0.034700 $0.034700
Jun 13, 2003 $0.040100 $0.040100
Mar 14, 2003 $0.029600 $0.029600
Dec 20, 2002 $0.060400 $0.060400
Sep 13, 2002 $0.040000 $0.040000
Jun 14, 2002 $0.035000 $0.035000
Dec 21, 2001 $0.073200 $0.073200
Sep 20, 2001 $0.070000 $0.070000
Dec 15, 2000 $4.084300 $0.004400 $4.079900
Dec 10, 1999 $1.651300 $1.651300
Dec 11, 1998 $0.935900 $0.935900
Dec 12, 1997 $0.211800 $0.211800
Jun 13, 1997 $0.002500 $0.002500
Mar 14, 1997 $0.001700 $0.001700
Dec 13, 1996 $0.136800 $0.136800
Sep 13, 1996 $0.016200 $0.016200

Risk & Return Statistics

As of: 02/29/2024

3YR 5YR 10YR
Alpha
Alpha is a measure of performance on a risk-adjusted basis. Alpha takes the volatility (price risk) of a security or mutual fund and compares its risk-adjusted performance to a benchmark index. The excess return of the security or fund relative to the return of the benchmark index is a fund's alpha.
0.84 1.15 -0.73
Standard Deviation
Standard Deviation is a measure of the dispersion of a set of data from its mean. The more spread apart the data, the higher the deviation. Standard deviation is calculated as the square root of variance.
19.61 19.36 15.58
Sharpe Ratio
Sharpe Ratio is a risk-adjusted measure developed by William Sharpe. It is calculated using standard deviation and excess return to determine reward per unit of risk. First, the average monthly return of the 90-day Treasury bill (over a 36-month period) is subtracted from the portfolio's average monthly return. The difference in total return represents the portfolio's excess return beyond that of the 90-day Treasury bill, a risk-free investment. An arithmetic annualized excess return is then calculated by multiplying this monthly return by 12. To show a relationship between excess return and risk, this number is then divided by the standard deviation of the portfolio's annualized excess returns. The higher the Sharpe ratio, the better the portfolio's historical risk-adjusted performance.
0.41 0.74 0.70
Upside Capture Ratio (%)
Upside Capture Ratio (%) is a measure of a manager's performance in up markets relative to a particular benchmark. An up market is one in which the market's quarterly (or monthly) return is greater than or equal to zero. For example, a ratio of 50% means that the portfolio's value increased half as much as its benchmark index during up markets.
91.02 94.75 73.93
Downside Capture Ratio (%)
Downside Capture Ratio (%) measures a manager's performance in down markets relative to a particular benchmark. A down market is one in which the market's quarterly (or monthly) return is less than zero. For example, a ratio of 50% means that the portfolio's value fell half as much as its benchmark index during down markets.
93.97 96.55 97.09
Beta
Beta measures the relationship between the portfolio's excess return over T-bills (representing a risk-free rate) relative to the excess return of the portfolio's benchmark. A low beta does not imply that the portfolio has a low level of volatility; rather, a low beta means that the portfolio's market-related risk is low. Beta is often referred to as systematic risk.
0.94 0.95 0.92
R-Squared
R-Squared ranges from 0 to 100 and reflects the percentage of a portfolio's movements that are explained by movements in its benchmark index. A portfolio with an R-squared of 100 means that all movement is completely explained by benchmark index movement. Thus, a portfolio that invests only in S&P 500 stocks will have an R-squared very close to 100. Conversely, a low R-squared indicates that very little of the portfolio's movement is explained by benchmark movement. An R-squared measure of 35, for example, means that movements in its benchmark index can explain only 35% of the portfolio's movements. R-squared is used to ascertain the significance of a particular beta or alpha and generally a higher R-squared will indicate more useful alpha and beta figures.
95.00 95.61 94.18
Tracking Error (%)
Tracking Error (%) , which is often referred to as the active risk of the portfolio, measures how closely a manager's returns track the returns of a benchmark index. Specifically, tracking error measures the standard deviation of the excess returns a portfolio generates compared to its benchmark. This gives an indication of the volatility of a portfolio versus its benchmark. If a manager tracks a benchmark closely, then tracking error will be low. If a manager tracks a benchmark perfectly, then tracking error will be zero.
4.57 4.17 3.97
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Portfolio & Holdings

Portfolio & Holdings

Top Holdings (Equity)

As of: 12/31/2023

NVIDIA Corp 9.58%
Microsoft Corp 9.44%
Apple Inc 9.09%
Alphabet Inc, Class A 8.65%
Five Below Inc 5.21%
Adobe Inc 4.83%
Workday Inc, Class A 4.79%
Amazon.com Inc 4.73%
TJX Cos Inc 4.44%
Enphase Energy Inc 4.18%
% in Top 10 Holdings 64.94%
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Sector Allocation (Equity)

As of: 12/31/2023

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About the Affiliate

About Montrusco Bolton Investments

Tracing its history back to 1946, Montrusco Bolton Investments Inc. is a private investment management firm. Their team of investment professionals still share the same entrepreneurial spirit that drives the way they serve their institutional clients globally.

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FOUNDED

1946

AMG AFFILIATE SINCE

2005

HEADQUARTERS

Montreal, Canada

Portfolio Managers

Jean David Meloche, CFA

HEAD OF GLOBAL EQUITIES AND PORTFOLIO MANAGER

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Robert Hiscock, BEng, MA, CFA

PORTFOLIO MANAGER, EAFE EQUITIES

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Investment Approach

Investment Approach

Montrusco Bolton Large Cap Growth Fund

Montrusco Bolton selects stocks for the portfolio utilizing their quality growth approach to fundamental, bottom-up company analysis. ESG factors are incorporated into the investment process through three elements: risk reduction through exclusions; investing in companies with high sustainability scores under Montrusco Bolton’s scoring system; and exerting influence over company management through active engagement. The Fund is a concentrated portfolio of high-conviction companies, combined with an emphasis on mitigating risk from sectoral deviations, unnecessary volatility, or unpredictible macro sensitivities.

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